Overview
ETE POTECAS is a wastewater treatment plant in São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 72,537 people. It operates within the regulatory framework of Brazil's national sanitation policies.
ETE POTECAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving an estimated population of 72,537. The plant is situated in the Forquilhas neighborhood, within the metropolitan region of Florianópolis, and is part of the country's expanding sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is governed by the National Basic Sanitation Law (Law No. 11,445/2007) and the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions, which set discharge standards and treatment requirements. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards before discharge into receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the local watershed, which includes streams and rivers flowing from the Serra do Mar mountain range. The coastal region of Santa Catarina supports diverse marine ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic coastal watershed of Santa Catarina, with treated effluent flowing through local streams and rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal ecosystems that support diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
ETE POTECAS is located in São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in the Forquilhas neighborhood near Florianópolis.
The plant serves approximately 72,537 people in the São José area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, part of the coastal watershed of Santa Catarina.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Basic Sanitation Law (Law 11,445/2007) and CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards and treatment requirements for wastewater plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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